ECE/SPED Instructor

Requisition Number: F00456P

Job Description:

The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education at Weber State University invite applications for an instructor position in the NAEYC and AAQEP -accredited early childhood education and special education programs at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels. Successful candidates will have practice and teaching with children from birth through 8 years, special education experience, and adult learning.

NOTE : Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable annually by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University. 

Job Duties:

The instructor will teach 15 credit hours per semester, supervise early childhood education and special education field experiences, mentor and coach undergraduate ECE /SPED students, support assigned needs in the Weber State University Charter Academy, and provide service to the college. 

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

• MS, M.Ed. Early childhood education, Special Education, or a closely related degree is required.

• Hold a current Utah teaching license or meet the requirements for obtaining one.

• Minimum of 3 years of pre-K-3rd grade general education and/or special education experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in education, early childhood education, special education, or a closely related field.

• At least 18 credit hours of coursework in special education or equivalent experience working with children ages 0-8

• At least 12 credit hours of coursework in child development

• Graduate-level early childhood education or special education coursework.

• Professional experience with children (birth -8 years) and their families.

• Expertise in academic disciplines of literacy and/or STEM in an early childhood education curriculum

• Expertise with play-based emergent curriculum approaches

• Expertise with trauma-informed, early childhood mental health or disabilities studies approaches

• Experience in university teaching.

• Experience mentoring, coaching, and/or supervising and teaching adults.

• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for young children

• Experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC ) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC ) standards for professional preparation and accreditation systems.

• Spanish language fluency.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays. 

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 04/07/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/benefits/Benefits-Information/Faculty-Benefits-2024-25.pdf.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents: 

• Cover Letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

• Philosophy for Teaching Children (other document 1)

• Philosophy for Adult Learning (other document 2)

Screening of applications will begin April 28, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. 

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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